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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2800HD grades vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S2800HD WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WG-M1 S2800HD 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh WG-M1

 S2800HD WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2800HD and the WG-M1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and WG-M1 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh WG-M1
Alternative name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $2,000